
Rocks and Resources revision quiz
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- Q1Which of the following is a renewable resource?Solar energyUraniumCoalNatural gas30s
- Q2Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?Hydroelectric powerCoalGeothermal energyWind energy30s
- Q3What is biomass?Wind-generated electricityRenewable organic matterNuclear energy sourceNon-renewable fossil fuel30s
- Q4Which of the following is NOT a form of biomass?Crop residueAnimal manureCoalWood30s
- Q5What is the main environmental benefit of using biomass as an energy source?Increased air pollutionReduced greenhouse gas emissionsHigher water consumptionDeforestation30s
- Q6What is the primary source of biomass?PlantsWaterMineralsAnimals30s
- Q7Which of the following is an example of solid biomass?Barrel of oilWood pelletsNatural gas pipelineWind turbines30s
- Q8Which physical property of a mineral refers to its resistance to being scratched?CleavageStreakLusterHardness30s
- Q9Which physical property of a mineral describes the way it reflects light?HardnessLusterCleavageStreak30s
- Q10Which physical property of a mineral refers to the color of its powdered form?CleavageStreakHardnessLuster30s
- Q11What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?QuartzDiamondMicaFeldspar30s
- Q12Which rock is formed through the solidification of molten lava?Sedimentary rockExtrusive igneous rockMetamorphic rockVolcanic rock30s
- Q13Which type of rock is formed through the compaction and cementation of sediments?Metamorphic rockSedimentary rockRock cycleIgneous rock30s
- Q14Which type of rock is formed through the recrystallization of existing rock due to heat and pressure?Sedimentary rockMetamorphic rockCrystalline rockIgneous rock30s
- Q15Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?Igneous rockSedimentary rockMetamorphic rockErosion rock30s